The Tendency to Place the Primary Responsibility for One's Success

question 27

Multiple Choice

The tendency to place the primary responsibility for one's success or failure either within oneself or on outside forces is referred to as

• A) Machiavellianism.
• B) emotional stability.
• C) locus of control.
• D) authoritarianism.
• E) extroversion.

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Definitions:

Sensory Adaptation

The phenomenon where sensory receptors diminish in sensitivity to unchanging stimuli over time, resulting in a reduced sensation.

Unchanging Stimulus

A stimulus that remains constant over time, not varying in intensity, duration, or quality, which can lead to habituation or sensory adaptation in organisms.

Sensory Responsiveness

Describes an individual's tendency to react to and process sensory information in a particular way, which can vary widely among different people.

Difference Threshold

The minimum change in stimulation required to detect a difference between two stimuli, also known as the just noticeable difference (JND).